The Beard Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Which bands got their names from the following: Took the name which was on the bass drum of a fictional band in a New Order video for New Order's song "Crystal". To pay homage to one of their favourite songs by ska/reggae artist Prince Buster. Named after a 1962 British horror movie. From the book about an eccentric that works in a circus freak show. From the father of the singer who used to shout to them when practising "Turn that music down it sounds like ......." From their first practice studio was in the basement of a car repair shop, and they were the greats of their own basement studio. Taken from a line in the David Bowie song "Jean Genie". From kinetic sculptures that make music when wind blows through them. Named after a high priestess from the planet Vulcan in the American TV series Star Trek. From the British guitarist who started the band in New York, US. Happy googling. Edited June 26, 2011 by The Beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Which bands got their names from the following: Took the name which was on the bass drum of a fictional band in a New Order video for New Order's song "Crystal". To pay homage to one of their favourite songs by ska/reggae artist Prince Buster. Named after a 1962 British horror movie. Mind Benders From the book about an eccentric that works in a circus freak show. From the father of the singer who used to shout to them when practising "Turn that music down it sounds like ......." Garbage From their first practice studio was in the basement of a car repair shop, and they were the greats of their own basement studio. Taken from a line in the David Bowie song "Jean Genie". From kinetic sculptures that make music when wind blows through them. Named after a high priestess from the planet Vulcan in the American TV series Star Trek. T,Pau From the British guitarist who started the band in New York, US. Happy googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Jean Genie one could be Simple Minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Three correct from Bill and one correct from MikeO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 The only one I knew was T'Pau. As usual I refuse to google the answers, although I am sorely tempted on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Some Clues Took the name which was on the bass drum of a fictional band in a New Order video for New Order's song "Crystal". US current rock band also name of famous 1940's film remade in the 60's? To pay homage to one of their favourite songs by ska/reggae artist Prince Buster. You would be crazy not to get this? Named after a 1962 British horror movie. Already answered From the book about an eccentric that works in a circus freak show. 1970's glam rock band with their most famous hit penned by David Bowie. From the father of the singer who used to shout to them when practising "Turn that music down it sounds like ......." Already answered From their first practice studio was in the basement of a car repair shop, and they were the greats of their own basement studio. Think of what room they practised in. Taken from a line in the David Bowie song "Jean Genie". Already answered From kinetic sculptures that make music when wind blows through them. Usually at the back of your house Named after a high priestess from the planet Vulcan in the American TV series Star Trek. Already answered From the British guitarist who started the band in New York, US. The clue is in the guitarist(not his name) being the only non american in the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Killers Madness Mott the Hoople (one of my fave bands ever but I never knew that...or maybe I did and I forgot ). Basement Jaxx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Killers Madness Mott the Hoople (one of my fave bands ever but I never knew that...or maybe I did and I forgot ). Basement Jaxx? First three correct Mike, good guess on Basaement Jaxx but incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Beard, can you make a slightly easier one for us remtards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Beard, can you make a slightly easier one for us remtards? Ok, from where did the band ABBA get their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Clues to the three missing answers. From their first practice studio was in the basement of a car repair shop, and they were the greats of their own basement studio. Think of what room they practised in and the girl desired it From kinetic sculptures that make music when wind blows through them. Usually at the back of your house and usually seen at Chelsea Flower Show. From the British guitarist who started the band in New York, US. The clue is in the guitarist(not his name) being the only non american in the band and it was a good job the rest of the band were not Xenophobic. You should get them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Mike was close with Basement jaxx, I think its Ace of Base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Soundgarden & Foreigner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Mike was close with Basement jaxx, I think its Ace of Base. Correct Bill and my clue of 'the girl desired it' refers to their biggest hit, All That She Wants. Soundgarden & Foreigner. Correct Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 ABBA- they are the first letters of the names of each band member is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Actually i thought it was because the blonde one wasn't sure on her alphabet, and bjorn (or whatever his name is) decided it best that she write the alphabet out. Unfortunately they were writing it out on a train,and the table they lent on, had a mirror on the wall edge. The silly woman started too far across the page and only got the A and B out before hitting the mirror. Then it read AB (pre mirror) and BA (post). Thus sub-sequently resulting in ABBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 ABBA- they are the first letters of the names of each band member is it not? Correct squire BUT it was a real easy one for Tenaciousj, however you can have the credit. Actually i thought it was because the blonde one wasn't sure on her alphabet, and bjorn (or whatever his name is) decided it best that she write the alphabet out. Unfortunately they were writing it out on a train,and the table they lent on, had a mirror on the wall edge. The silly woman started too far across the page and only got the A and B out before hitting the mirror. Then it read AB (pre mirror) and BA (post). Thus sub-sequently resulting in ABBA. Now if only that was the real reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Beard It is the REAL reason!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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